Whats more likely Currently: 6 F in Boston, MA or -6 F in Madison, WI (recorded, temperatures)

[Adi from the Brunswicks]

Among the 2 scenarios under clear skies with the Canadian prairie chill currently invading , which one is more likely:

1. A low of 6 F in Boston, MA
2. A low of -6 F in Madison, WI
3. Equal chances of both

This is pertaining to the current arctic blast sweeping the nation. I would go with Equal chances. Its supposed to be just 23 F here tomorrow, with an overnight low of 9 F, so 6 F in Boston is surely possible. In Miluwakee, its supposed to be highs in the upper teens to lows in the single digit negatives, so -6 F is not out of question as well.

YOU HAVE ONLY 5 DAYS TO ANSWER THIS POLL .

[alex985]

I'd say they're both probable, if it's going to be in the single digits below zero in Milwaukee it'll likely be a bit cooler than -6 F in Madison, likely around -10 F. 6 F in Boston seems very probable as well. I'd say equal chances.

[Caleb Yeung]

-6 F in Madison.

[AdriannaSmiling]

Both are very real possibilities that occur during cold snaps in the winter in both cities (unlike my "which is more likely threads" that deal with outliers). I'd say the -6 F in Madison is more common though.

[Adi from the Brunswicks]

Were either of these temperatures actually recorded this week.

[Infamous92]

I'd say -6F in Madison.

[alex985]

Madison, WI- got close, got down to -3 F

Boston, MA- nowhere close, only down to 18 F

[Adi from the Brunswicks]

OK, wait for 3 more days, I see a single digit forecast low, and a negative low for Boston early on next week .

[alex985]

Hey Adi, if you wanna look at a real cold spot in the Lower 48, look up forecasts for Langdon, ND

[wawa1992]

Wunderground has Boston hitting 2 F on Dec. 16, Madison bottoming out at 1 F on Dec. 15. So... boston.